Panthers bringing in record 65 players

Feb. 9—The Kentucky Wesleyan College football program continues to set new benchmarks in recruiting, as the Panthers are set to welcome a program-record 65 new student-athletes to Owensboro ahead of the 2024 campaign.

It's the second recruiting class for Wesleyan head coach Tyrone Young and his staff, who brought in a then-record 44 players last season.

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